Tag Archives: literary translation
The Sorrows and Joys of Translating Italian Dialects
When you translate Italian literature you will, more often than not, come across expressions in one of many dialects or vernaculars. It’s the difficulty and – even more – the joy of being a It>En translator. Here is an article I … Continue reading
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Tagged Italian dialects, katherine gregor, katia gregor, literary translation, Romanesco
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Eight Complaints of a Literary Translator
One: A couple of weeks ago, my mother’s doctor said he charged £25 to write a (short) letter about the state of her health. I commented that it was more than people would often pay me, as a literary translator. … Continue reading
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Tagged katherine gregor, literary translation, scribe doll, translating, writing
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The Castle of Translators
Seneffe. H. is beaming as we walk into the courtyard. It is girdled by a horseshoe of former 18th century stables, now turned into guest rooms. In front of us, beyond the railings, are the tall trees belonging to the … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged katherine gregor, languages, literary translation, scribe doll, seneffe
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